tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81093371566040964472024-02-08T07:43:54.145+00:00Minutes With KristinAll enquiries - kristinbennellick@hotmail.co.ukKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-60267664264246263372012-02-17T22:31:00.000+00:002012-02-17T22:31:53.819+00:00Naked Body Care Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks back I decided to order some goodies from <a href="http://www.nakedbodycare.co.uk/">Naked Body Care</a> after falling in love with their brand after using their Up Tone Girl Gentle Toner. I always try and use natural and organic based products and since this brand is 97% natural, it ticks all my boxes. The products contain no Parabens, SLS, Petrochemicals or Phthalates and so only contain botanical plant extracts which are widely recognized for being the best at what they do i.e. Cocoa butter for it's moisturising properties and Sunflower for its sun damage protection. Naked are also proudly known to never test on animals so the likes of Bambi, Lassie and Skippy are safe. They do use some animal by-products like milk, honey and beeswax but this is always noted on the label.<br />
So as you can tell I am already raving about this brand because of it's fantastic ethics. But before I get carried away, lets see what I purchased =)<br />
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<b>Face The Day </b>a set which costs £12.00 and consists of their Bare Faced Cheek softening face wash, Up Tone Girl gentle toner and their Thirst Aid 12 hour moisturiser. All these products are created for sensitive skin and work wonderfully together and for other skin types i.e. combination which is what I am.<br />
Bare Faced Cheek softening face wash is a gentle cream cleanser enriched with Damask Rose which is bursting to the brim with anti-oxidants. These ingredients combined aid in anti-aging, cleansing and keeping the skin soft and supple. Perfect for all skin any age and any type.<br />
Up Tone Girl gentle toner has natural Witch Hazel, perfect for all those pesky spots, and Calendula which tones and conditions the skin ready for the day ahead. From previous experience I found that this product helped moisturise the skin leaving it fairly soft and smooth and of course aided in closing all pores after cleansing.<br />
Thirst Aid 12 hour moisturiser contains an abundant of fantastic ingredients ranging from Starflower, Neroli, Argan Oil and Shea Butter which all aid in keeping the skin moisturised, soft and smooth. Perfect for use everyday and perfect for use all year round due to it's not too thick/not too thin formula.<br />
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<b>Let It Shine </b>is another gift set that cost £9.00 which consists of their Naked Shine Hydrating Shampoo, Hydrating Conditioner and Extra Shiny Finishing Serum. The Naked Shine Glossing Hair treatment, which isn't part of the set, cost £3.99, originally £7.99, and is still currently on offer.<br />
Hydrating Shampoo, which is created for normal to dry hair, contains honey which helps in keeping the hair hydrated where Mallow aids in keeping the hair soft and smooth.<br />
Hydrating Conditioner, which again is created for normal to dry hair, contains Buttermilk which is known for its amazing softening properties, Green Tea for it's added shine and elasticity and Black Tea for a top notch glossy reputation.<br />
Extra Shiny Finishing Serum has been created to bring extra shine and radiance to all ready pampered hair and should be used on damp hair before blow drying. This product is silicone free which allows all proud product junkies to have as much fun styling without that horrible synthetic product build up which can damage the hair and diminish natural, healthy shine.<br />
Glossing Hair Treatment is a hair mask which is created for normal to dry hair. This lush hair mask contains organic Coconut Oil and Shea Nut Butter which are both well known for their moisturising, softening and glossing properties.<br />
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Naked Cocoa De Mer was purchased on it's own for £4.99 as I needed a new body butter in my life. This one was chosen on a whim and I have to say I am 100% happy with my random purchase. It's a heavily moisturising body butter that contains Coconut, Shea Butter and Passionflower which leaves the skin veiled in an intoxicating, delicious scent. The skin feels amazingly soft for ages afterwards and is perfect, in my eyes, for all year round usage.<br />
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I will be reviewing all of these products very soon as I truly believe I should share my thoughts and feelings with you. All I can say is that I will be purchasing from Naked Body Care again and the majority of these products will be jumping back into my cart as back ups.<br />
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<br />Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-38223302627827168102012-02-15T10:30:00.002+00:002012-02-15T10:30:55.804+00:00Lush #2 The Comforter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meet Lush's Comforter, a very pretty pink swirled bubble bar that smells of berries yet the design reminds me off Campino strawberry and cream sweets. I used this bubble bar on friday after my shift at work and thoroughly enjoyed sitting back and relaxing while the scents and oils enveloped my tired and aching body.<br />
I did only use a small part of this bubble bar, as you can see from the picture below, which gave more than enough bubbles and scent payoff thus leaving me with more than 3 1/4 of the bar left to enjoy for future baths.<br />
So I crumbled the Comforter under the faucet and watched as it turned my bath water a beautiful deep pink with soft berrylicious bubbles rising upon the surface. The scents that reached my nose made me smile and allowed me to settle under a soft blanket of berry goodness.<br />
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The Comforter has a beautiful berry scent that fills the room with it's scent and so providing a relaxing yet upbeat and inviting environment. This bubble bar really does remind me of a day out picking ripe blackberries under the gentle beating Autumn sun. Sounds fab doesn't it.<br />
This bubble bar is perfect for any time of the year and really does allow you to relax while the oils and bubbles provide a comforting experience. Yes, pun intended.<br />
This bubble bar contains several different oils ranging from Bergamot, Blackcurrant to Evergreen which all appear to work well in this bubble bar. The berry scent remained on my skin for a while afterwards and my skin felt so lush. My skin was really moisturised, I still used my Cocoa De Mer body butter though, and it still felt smooth the next morning.<br />
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I am thoroughly happy with the Comforter and can't wait to use it again. I can easily see that this one will be a regular purchase each time I buy from Lush.<br />
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<br />Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-57350089843287132112012-02-13T20:38:00.001+00:002012-02-13T20:41:57.266+00:00Nail Of The Weekend #3 - Purple Pleaser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meet Purple Pleaser, a stunning purple polish from ELF. This lovely polish was on sale for £1.00 and in my eyes a total steal. Its from their new polish line which has some fantastic new colours ranging from beautiful corals, bright pinks to romantic reds. I can easily see a few of them, including some of the older range, arriving via my post man very soon.<br />
The overall reason I am crazy over ELF polishes, apart from their beautiful colour range and fantastic quality, is because the formula contains no Toluene, Formaldehyde and Dibutyl Phthalate (DPB) and so ranges on the same lines as Citate and other nasty free polishes.<br />
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I have always loved purple polishes and have a a few varying in shades and this one simply ticks all the right boxes. The shade is a beautiful shade of purple and has a perfect opaque finish after one application. I found the brush, which has an aerodynamic design, allowed the formula to glide on the nails flawlessly and so giving an even, flawless finish. The polish dried really quickly and I was very satisfied with the finished look. The polish, which was worn over a course of two days, remained chip free even after a serious amount of house work. This is a huge promise to this line and I am really looking forward to trying more from the range and keeping them on my nails for longer.<br />
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As for the base and top coat, I decided to switch it around a little by using my recently purchased ELF matte finisher which only cost £1.00 - yes £1.00, isn't that crazy!!<br />
Anywho, I applied the matte finisher as a base and a top coat and discovered that it shortened the polishes drying time by half. My nails, as soon as the top coat was applied, appeared to dry within seconds removing all shine and only leaving a very on trend matte nail with a healthy glow. The matte finisher applied to the nails beautifully and the formula wasn't too thick or thin to provide the coverage needed.<br />
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I am overly very, and I mean very impressed with these two nail polishes. Not only are they beautiful additions to my growing collection but contain no nasty ingredients, are fantastic quality for money and are cheap and cheerful. ELF, in my honest opinion, have done a fantastic job in creating this range of polishes. I really can't fault them.<br />
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<b>Have you tried any ELF polishes? Whats your opinion on them? Do like you like my NOTWK and much more importantly like the matte finish? Let me know in the comments below</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">To note; I am in no way affiliated with ELF and am not gaining anything from writing this NOTWD/review. Everything written is my honest opinion =)</span></div>
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If you have been reading blogs of late, you may have noticed a new type of tag that has been spreading its wings through the blogosphere. This is known as Project Perfect which was started by the beautiful <a href="http://www.flawsandall.net/2012/02/project-perfect-can-you-help.html">Amy of Flaws and All</a>. Amy set up Project Perfect after watching a documentary called Goks Teens: The Naked Truth which shared stories of teenagers who felt like they should look a certain way due to the unrealistic images in the media. These teenagers wanted to change themselves to look like their <i>stars </i>on the internet/magazines and pointed out the many things they wanted to change about themselves but never actually pointed out what they liked. So this is where Amy got the idea from and set it up to allow everyone to take part.<br />
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So if you want to take part then please follow these rules, paste the link to your post below and of course on Amy's blog to allow her to publish you on her Project Perfect page.<br />
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My hair is the stand out for me in this picture because it's naturally wavy, falls nicely and looks healthy. Hopefully my hair won't take too long to grow back to this natural, free flowing, wavy mess =)<br />
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Now I'm going to state three things that I don't really like but you may like about me;<br />
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<li>My weight gain. I've always been a size 10 and always have had a hour glass figure, tiny waist with boobs and of course a bum, but if I gain weight it always goes to my hips, my bottom and my face which always is a BIG no for me. It makes me feel like crap, especially when I can't fit into my jeans without having to dance around the room and literally tug them up. At the moment I am suffering from this and can only wear jeggings and leggings because I hate to see the way I look and of course hate struggling into items that fit me perfectly months ago. My husband always says I am beautiful but I can never shake how crap I feel</li>
<li>My face is a lot rounder than what it used to be, due to weight gain, and can make me feel 'manly' and 'ugly' when tied up/swept back for a general day of house work and chilling. I appear to have no natural contour anymore and my cheeks appear a lot fuller than they used to be. My husband always says Im beautiful and it always make me smile ♥</li>
<li>My skin is actually very pasty and I do find it hard to naturally tan in the sun. I also blush quiet easily, this normally happens during conversation, and at the moment my skin appears a lot more sensitive which may have been triggered by the freezing temperatures. But as it goes my friends always comment on my skin saying how clear it is and how they wish they didn't have to wear foundation each day</li>
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<li>Firstly I love my deep chocolate brown eyes. I always have loved having brown eyes and they always appear to have this 'wet' look to them which my husband always comments on. I love my brown eyes and always enhance them as much as I can. They have to be my favourite feature on my face</li>
<li>My complexion is spot free and I only ever suffer from them during moments of stress or certain times of the month. I class myself as a lucky one as I never really bother with foundation and only with tinted moisturiser. More or less all the time I do just cleanse, tone and moisturise my skin, add some blusher to my cheeks and mascara to my lashes and head out that door. Having a more or less naked face does not bother me one bit and I am proud I can do that</li>
<li>My boobs combined with my curves. I always have loved my hour glass figure and truly love what sexy curves I have. I enjoy showing off my natural curves in the best way possible and always buy clothes that will enhance them. Yes I do wear tops that are slightly lower cut than others, yes I do wear tighter fitting clothes and yes I do live in shorts and dresses throughout the warmer months but I love my curves and I believe I shouldn't be judge on how and what I wear</li>
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If you read my previous post about my freebies from ELLE and Glamour you may have noticed a skin care sample from an unknown brand. This skin care revolution, which was published in Glamour, is currently known as the Big Skincare Mystery and is due to be revealed 1st March 2012. This revolution has been 'branded' as a genius product that is set to change the nations beauty regimes forever.<br />
How is it going to do this you wonder, well from what Glamour have written about it I can tell you. This mystery skin care brand will help keep the skin beautiful and blemish free by having an array of the best ingredients in perfect, well measured doses. It will give beautifully moisturised and nourished skin and leave out the horrible dryness that so many products are known for.<br />
Not only have the Glamour panel readers given positive reviews about the outcome of this product but it has been given an expert seal of approval by Dermatologist Susan Mayou. She described the product, as written in Glamour, as impressive due to how balanced the ingredients were and how well they work to fight blemishes but keep the skin nourished and moisturised. She even noted that since this product and its ingredients are so gentle that it is suitable for everyday use.<br />
If you want to try out a free sample of this and see for yourself how it works with your skin, then follow the link to request a sample on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/skincarerevolution">facebook</a> and the chance to win £1000 worth of Topshop vouchers.<br />
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I did receive this sample in my Glamour magazine and knew I had to try it out during my lovely bath this afternoon. I used it as a facial mask, which is possible since this cleanser is a 2-in-1 cleanser and facial mask, and left it on for around 5 minutes before washing it off.<br />
The actual product itself is mint green in colour, has a lovely texture, has a refreshing scent and applies beautifully to wet skin. I massaged the sample right over my face, which was very easy, and allowed it to settle. The product didn't get unbearably tight, which normally results in lack of speech and smiles, unlike other facial masks on the market but you could feel a slight grip where the product appeared to be drying but with a layer of moisture. Wahh, it's so hard to explain!! Basically this facial 2-in-1 cleanser didn't dry to an unbearable mask but to one that 'appeared' to dry but remained moist in doing so which allowed me to sing and smile away.<br />
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I washed it off using my shower head, which was a very easy process, and straight away I put my fingers to my face. Amazing! My skin felt ever so soft, nourished and appeared brighter than before. Its a real shame that this sample is only a sachet but I can guarantee I will be picking this gem up when it's released in stores. I am looking forward to seeing what brand this product lays under and I am hoping it isn't too over priced so everyone can try and hopefully enjoy its qualities.<br />
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<br />Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-362497847237782322012-02-09T21:20:00.000+00:002012-02-09T21:22:14.726+00:00ELLE && Glamour MagazinesGood evening beauties!<br />
The other day, the exact day being monday, my hubby and I took a trip to ASDA as my ears, and eyes, caught hold of a lovely freebie with ELLE magazine. A full size Thick and Fast mascara by Soap and Glory. Since I couldn't pass up this chance of trying and owning this mascara for just £3.90 we headed straight down do I could get my well polished mitts on it. Of course, as it always happens, my eyes fell onto another magazine, Glamour, which unbeknown to me had plenty of freebies inside and only cost me £2.00 for the smaller version. Bargain!<br />
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While I was browsing through Glamour in the car I came across three freebie samples that literally put a massive smile on my face. The first was the Chanel Perfection Lumiere a foundation I have really been wanting to try for a wee while now, Rimmel London Wake Me Up foundation and a face wash/face mask which is unbranded until 01/03/12 and thus being known as the Big Skin Care Mystery (I will write a brief post about this and a small review of the sample asap)<br />
With ELLE I just thought the Thick and Fast mascara was the only freebie but low and behold my eyes fell on another Rimmel Wake Me Up freebie sample. I am so happy and really excited to try these new products to see if they work before splurging out on them.<br />
To top if off nicely both magazines have perfume 'rub here' pages, lots of fashion, makeup, hair and house ideas. I can see where £6.00 worth of pennies will be going each month ...<br />
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The Thick and Fast mascara is actually a nice addition to add to my four regularly used mascara collection. I've been wearing it all week, well minus monday, to see if fairs well and so far so good. Its got a lovely bristled brush that doesn't hold too much formula when pulled from the container and applies to the lashes nicely. The formula is drier than what I'm used to but as I class myself as a patient person, my husband of course would say different, I am more than happy to work with it to get the look I want. I will be doing a full review on this mascara with pictures very soon. I want to give it a longer test run so I can give it a full on review to see it fairs during work, everyday life, house work and of course the weather.<br />
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Last saturday my husband and I headed out with our friends for a meal and some drinks. My hubby and I haven't really been out as much since moving to Ipswich and thought it would be a really nice too. I didn't want to go over top with my makeup but wanted to look different from my normal routine at work. </div>
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So without further ado here is the look that I came up with.<br />
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Also on another note, I had my hair cut and dyed just before New Years Eve. It has grown a lot since then but you can see how short it is and the colour is has been dyed to. I really do miss my old long, wavy hair but I needed it cut because it was in such bad condition. I am planning to re-grow my hair, this time keeping it in the best condition possible, and re-dying every couple of months.<br />
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Here below are the products I used to create this look. All of these products are from recent or past hauls and all seem to go really well with my skin tone and type. I cleansed, toned and moisturised my face as per usual followed by my MAC's Prep and Prime primer. I allowed this to settle on my skin before using my ELF stipple brush and applying my ELF Tinted Moisturiser, with an SPF 20, in smooth circular motions. I used my Collection 2000 concealer under my eyes and on any imperfections, blended with a small fluffy eyeshadow brush, before using my kabuki brush to apply my MACs Skinfinish Natural. This was followed by using my blusher brush to apply ELF's blusher in Tickled Pink to add a healthy, rosy glow to my cheeks.<br />
Now since I had the basic look completed, I decided on a basic eye with two colours, eyeliner and helpful lashings of mascara. I primed my eyes using Urban Decays Primer Potion, allowed it to settle before applying Urban Decay's shadow in Naked, which is perfect for my eyelids as a base, followed by their other shadow in Sin, which is one of my favourites, over the top. Using my ELF Cream Eyeliner in black, I used the angled brush to apply it across the top of my eyelid ending right at the very end of my lashes. Using Urban Decay's 24/7 eyeliner in Zero I applied it to my lower and upper lash line before using Maybelline's The Falsies Volume Express Mascara in black to complete the look.<br />
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So there you have it. My simple yet pretty look for a night out with my husband and friends. I really did enjoy myself, had a few glasses of red wine and a lovely yet massive cheese, bacon burger. Yum!!<br />
To top it all off we all headed around to our mates house for singstar, and more drinkies, where we all remained till 12/1ish in the morning. To top that off my hubby and I ended up running home in a blizzard which to be honest was fantastically fun =)<br />
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I hope you all enjoyed reading my first in a long time Face Of The Night/Evening. I really did enjoy writing this out for you and do plan to do more of these each time I apply more than powder, mascara and eyeliner to my face.<br />
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Last sunday the lovely <a href="http://blushcrush1.blogspot.com/">Chloe of Blushcrush</a> sent an email notifying me that I had won her Lush giveaway. I literally could not believe my eyes and remember having to refrain myself from shouting out with glee from our windows. It's the first giveaway I have ever won and it seriously made my weekend extra special.</div>
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The prize that I had won, which came on saturday, was the Bunty Pink gift set from Lush and each item is something that I have never tried - only due to not having a local Lush store near me! The Bunty Pink gift set comes with two bath ballistics and two bubble bars which all smell absolutely amazing. </div>
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Im really looking forward to trying Butterball after reading some great reviews about it. Butterball smells amazing, Vanilla is by far the top scent, and is known for it's moisturising properties due to containing cocoa butter. I also love the simplicity of this ballistic; a simple colour with extra dashings of colour here and there.<br />
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Keep It Fluffy is the other bath ballistic in this set and I love the design. It's such a pretty ballistic with the white ring, which funnily enough reminds me of a planet, running through a beautiful lilac. Keep It Fluffy has hints of Jasmine and is known to smell like Vanilla and Lavender once it was been placed in the water. Im really looking forward to using it and a full length review with pictures will following shortly.<br />
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Creamy Candy is a lovely sweet smelling bubble bar with hints of vanilla and candy floss. It contains Almond Oil and Cocoa Butter to help moisturise the skin and to provide a soft, creamy and relaxing bath. How pretty is this bubble bar? This is by far my favourite and I am really excited about using it. I just love the wee flower on top. So sweet!! I am planning to break this bubble bar into several pieces so I can have several bubble ridden baths instead of just one.<br />
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Last but no way least is the Comforter a well known bubble bar that smells deliciously of blackberries and is know to very comforting 'yes, pun intended'. This bubble bar is the mini version of the classic hit but I'm still sure it still smacks punch just like it's larger brother. I still plan to break this one up so I can several blackberry scented baths instead of just one. </div>
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As soon as I start to use these products, which will be very soon, I will take photo's of them in action and write a lengthy honest review based on the products performance. If you would like to see past Lush review based on my <a href="http://minuteswithkristin.blogspot.com/2012/01/lush-1-abombinaball.html">Abombinaball</a> then please click on the link provided. </div>
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I just want to thank <a href="http://blushcrush1.blogspot.com/">Chloe</a> for holding this giveaway in the first place. I am truly happy that I won and thank you for giving us all the chance too. You are a fantastic, funny person who I have enjoyed chatting to over the past couple of days. Your blog is fantastically entertaining and you always strive to achieve a happy, comforting experience on your blog. So thank you <a href="http://blushcrush1.blogspot.com/">Chloe</a> =)</div>
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Over the past couple of weeks I have heard about a recent craze that has hit the many stores in the US. It's the ColourBurst Lip Butter, reminds me so much of Starbursts, that comes in the form of a lipstick created by Revlon. As soon as my beady little eyes fell onto them, I knew I had to have them but knew I had to wait since they are currently not available in the UK.<br />
Now I have no idea why I want these bad boys in my life, well umm makeup bag, but I do know I'll try too purchase as many as I can - well those appropriate colours that will be worn almost all the time.<br />
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Now Revlon describes these Lip Butters as a buttery balm that has a beautiful shiny colour that gives the lips a baby soft, healthy glow with a burst of colour. The lip butters contain hydrating mango, shea and coconut butter to help boost the moisturising properties and so giving an almost protecting, as well as colour, layer to lips throughout the harsher, colder months. The lip butters come in a fantastic range of 20 shades that all have a sheer to medium colour payoff with a smooth, buttery shine. The colours in the collection are as follows;<br />
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<li>Tutti Frutti</li>
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<li>Peach Parfait</li>
<li>Fig Jam</li>
<li>Candy Apple</li>
<li>Red Velvet</li>
<li>Cotton Candy</li>
<li>Berry Smoothie</li>
<li>Cupcake</li>
<li>Gumdrop</li>
<li>Creamsicle</li>
<li>Cherry Tart</li>
<li>Lollipop</li>
<li>Strawberry Shortcake</li>
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All these shades sound so edible. Don't you agree? You can see roughly what the shades look like by checking online at <a href="http://Revlon.co.uk/">Revlon.co.uk</a></div>
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What I do love about these lip butters is the packaging. It's very sleek, chick and professional looking, not forgetting to mention the lovely quilted design that I am a huge fan of. The colour matching casing, which is a fantastic and fun addition, is a massive hit to me as it will make it a whole easier to pick out the colour needed. I'm sure that many of you will agree with me on this one. I just hate ransacking my lipstick box/makeup bag in search of that much needed colour to never being able to find it without tipping out the contents. It's seriously a bane in my life =P</div>
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I've heard, and if I'm correct, these ColourBurst Lip Butters will be hitting the stores in the UK March 14th. I will be marching, well getting the hubby to drive me, straight down to my nearest Superdrug to pick up the colours that stand out to me the most.</div>
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<b>So what do you all think about these ColourBurst Lip Butters? Will you be adding them to your collection or will you be passing? Let me know in the comments below!! </b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">To note I am not affiliated with Revlon and in no way promoting their products. This post is just for fun to share my excitement of these upcoming products that I really want to try and to just alert you to what is coming up in the next couple of months. </span></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-53694348677392508052012-01-29T15:06:00.000+00:002012-01-29T15:06:06.386+00:00Lush #1 Abombinaball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I purchased this little guy during the January sale at Lush meaning I got him for half price. If I am correct, and remembering properly, I only paid around £1.50 which is a total steal for a great sized bath bomb. He easily was the size of my palm and actually was quiet a handful when attempting to put him safely in my bag.<br />
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This smiling fella is only available during the Christmas season but I am sure there is a dupe that runs throughout the year which has a similar scent payoff.<br />
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Now I used Abombinaball on a friday, this was after completing a whole week of early shifts starting at 06.45 and finishing at 13.15. I was knackered, my body was hurting and I knew my smiling, dazzing Abombinaball would make my weekend go off with a nice fizzing minty boom. So I placed him in my bath and watched as he took off slowly fizzing away filling the room with a beautiful fresh minty scent as well as changing the water colour from a beautiful sea green to a relaxing azure blue. It was as if i was sitting on a long sandy beach watching the soft blue waves lapping gently against my feet with the beautiful fresh scents filling my senses.<br />
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So Abombinaball has a lovely minty and vanilla based scent that really does make the entire bathroom smell fresh and inviting. I really do love fresh scents, along with those citrus and sweet scents, as it reminds me of being outdoors somewhere I like to be the majority of the time.<br />
Abombinaball contains Peppermint oil, Vanilla Absolute and Orange oil which moisturised my skin really well. My skin felt so soft and smooth after bathing and the scent lasted for a good few hours. My husband commented on how my skin felt and spent the majority of the evening stroking my legs.<br />
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I really can't wait to get my mitts on this little guy during the Christmas season. I plan too, as Lush put it, capture myself a few before they vanish again. Not only is he very cute but smells amazing; he is also quiet a different product on the Lush bath bomb range, the majority of which have a sweeter, floral or citrus based scent.<br />
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<b>So what do you guys think? Have you tried the Abombinaball yet? Do you plan to? Also do you like my collages? I believe it's an easier way to show a collection of pictures together without having to upload them separately. Let me know in the comments below =)</b></div>
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<b><br /></b></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-47185419468666164562012-01-28T23:21:00.005+00:002012-01-28T23:21:55.586+00:00My Fair Lady, A NOTWK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My wish is that I could paint my nails bright and beautiful colours during the week for work. Beautiful colours ranging from pinks to blues to greens to greys. Unfortunately, due to the nature of my work, it cannot be done but since I have a lovely 'my nail colour but better' nude, I decided to break the rules and go for it. Not only did my nails look really polished, tidy and professional but the colour really suited my skin tone and so made me feel professional in my work environment. I seriously felt like I was supposed to be wearing a suit and heading to the office each day. Sounds silly eh!<br />
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The colour is in fact My Fair Lady from the Ciate range. I got this polish free with a Marie Clare magazine a while back and have to say I was really pleased I walked into Tesco that day. My Fair Lady is a beautiful milky nude with a slight, and I mean slight, pink tone. It looks super stunning with my skin tone and I can see myself picking this one up plenty of times during the year, and of course for work.<br />
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Since My Fair Lady is a milky nude it will require that you use two layers, with a good base and top coat, to give a good solid colour payoff. The colour is opaque after the second one the gives the nails such a healthy subtle glow.<br />
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As you can see from the picture above and from the Ciate website, the handles of all Ciate nail polishes are longer than some regular brands and the brush has long, thick bristles that cover the nail with ease. I find that I only need to swipe the nail twice with the brush for an even and smooth finish.<br />
The nail polish went for three days without chipping which is brilliant especially with all the work I do both at home and at the Sergeants Mess - <i>yes I work with sgts on my husbands camp and yes I thoroughly enjoy it =)</i><br />
I have worn this polish before and it lasted for a week before I noticed general wear and tear so I know it's definitely a good long lasting polish.<br />
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What more do I need in a polish. I have a beautiful shade that makes me feel good, the application is fantastic and it has fantastic longevity. Oh but wait I have two more. All Ciate nail polishes contain no parabens and never test on animals. Seriously, what more could you want from a nail polish brand that is a) affordable and b) good to our skin and Mother Nature. To be honest I can't ask for more and am 100 percent with everything this polish and brand deliver.<br />
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So thank you Ciate for delivering a fabulous range of nail polishes in a fantastic array of colours. Not only have you provided us with fantastic colours and polishes but you have taken into the consideration the possible dangers of parabens and have created something that is both kind to our skin and to our dear two and four legged friends.<br />
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<b>Have you tried anything from the Ciate range? What are your thoughts on my colour choice? Let me know in the comments below!</b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">To note; this polish is not a PR sample and I am in no way affiliated with Ciate. All that has been written is my honest opinion. </span></div>
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<br />Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-79290306171700831652012-01-27T19:08:00.001+00:002012-01-27T19:21:32.540+00:00The Great Gift of Lovliness<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Good evening everyone.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A few weeks a go I was emailed by a lovely lady called Jackie who wanted to do a guest post feature on my blog to do with Mesothelioma Cancer. Instantly I agreed and got it up today to share her wonderful words with you. Thank you Jackie for getting in touch with me. </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">The Great Gift of Loveliness</span><span class="EOP SCX21135360" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">By: Jackie Clar</span><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">k</span></span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">Women have been given the great gift of loveliness. Ladies of all walks of life enjoy various beautiful things, from sweet smells to creative make-up and gorgeous clothing. A woman in the midst of a difficult prognosis is no different. Turning to fashion and friends can be an excellent attitude adjustment!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">If you're a woman who has been diagnosed with </span><a class="Hyperlink SCX21135360" href="http://www.mesothelioma.com/mesothelioma/" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: normal !important;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">mesothelioma</span><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US"> cancer</span></a><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">, then you will need lots of love and support in the weeks and months to come, as you go through </span><a class="Hyperlink SCX21135360" href="http://www.mesothelioma.com/treatment/" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: normal !important;"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">treatment</span></a><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US"> and recovery. Consider pulling your sister-friends close to you and share your needs with them. Together you can come up with a wellness plan. Creating something beautiful from a difficult life trial can be an encouragement to everyone. Perhaps</span><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US"> even</span><span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US"> a fashion show?</span></span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX21135360" contenteditable="true" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">You can get together over coffee to plan your fashion event. Think about how much you are actually up to doing and go from there. Secure a venue, such as a home that is roomy and comfortable. Send out simple invites, or place calls to those who know you well and have your best interest at heart. Definitely plan to have nourishing foods and drinks to share with one another.</span></span></div>
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</div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-8734359521041975012012-01-23T19:59:00.002+00:002012-01-23T19:59:46.623+00:00Laptops, Chargers and the DelightsGood evening beautiful people<br />
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If you are following me on twitter you may have read about my issues with my charger for my laptop. Sadly it stopped working yesterday and so my laptop isn't able to charge which means a massive lack in promised, and planned, blog posts until the new one is sent to me.<br />
Stupid thing!! This has bugged me all day so please Mr Courier bring it to me asap.<br />
It's very lucky that my laptop has cover otherwise my laptop charger wouldn't be on it's way to me yet until after I'm paid. The gentleman sorted it all out for me and he mentioned that if any other problems occurred to ring straight away, well during the opening hours, for advice and for possible fixtures.<br />
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Phew, thank you 3 years what ever happens cover =)<br />
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I'm able to update on basic posts, awards and wishlists, but any other posts won't be happening till I am back on my laptop due to this being my husbands MAC which I am completely useless at using. I prefer my HP's and Vaio's (hope I've spelt that correctly)<br />
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I've been looking at new laptops and have fallen for this beautiful white with sparkle detailing Vaio. It would look fantastic in my home =)<br />
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So hopefully all my regular posts will back up and running by the weekend. I have so much to share with you and it's very annoying not being able to.<br />
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Well I'll try and stay updated with your posts and comment as much as I can.<br />
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Speak to you all very soon<br />
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Who enjoys painting nails a beautiful pastel shade during the colder months that represents the oncoming spring and summer ever so well? Well I do and today decided to paint my nails Berry Ice-Cream from the famous and well loved Barry M range. </div>
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I brought this polish last year and instantly fell in love with it's beautiful pastel lilac shade which of course is perfect for the warmer months. It's such a beautiful lilac that reminds me of grapes for some strange reason. To be honest I fell in love with the entire pastel shade range that was on offer and will be picking up more this year.</div>
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Just imagine this one being painted on your toes and being shown off to the world. It would look divine, especially with a tan.</div>
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This polish applied beautifully and is almost opaque after one layer of application. I used two applications and found that it dried quickly, applied easily and had a flawless finish something that is a regular occurrence with Barry M nail polish. This of course, along with the wide range of shades and price, makes it a fabulous hit with many Beauty Obsessed individuals.</div>
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Sweet. Seductive. Sensual. Sexy<br />
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Prada Candy, my official go to perfume, has seriously rocked my very fluffy socks since receiving it on Christmas Day. Brought by my very thoughtful husband, who brought this on his own without any hints from me, in a beautiful gift set alongside a Prada Candy Shower Gel and Body Lotion.<br />
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Prada Candy appears to have been a great hit in the stores and many people have seem to be enjoying it's rather sophisticated and tasty scent.<br />
With one spray of Candy the seductive juice explodes into a delicious cascade of charming, favorable notes that lingers on the skin for hours to come.<br />
Candy, being a wilder facet of the house of Prada, pushes the desire to the maximum and creates the sense of daring and passion.<br />
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The heart notes of Candy is Benzion, a sweet warm and vanilla-like aroma, the middle note is Musk and the base note is Caramel. All these notes mixed together create a beautiful, seductive infusion which truly brings out the wilder yet sophisticated side of Prada femininity. In my honest opinion this perfumes sounds good enough to eat!<br />
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This perfume appears to be more of a winter based scent due to the warmth of the fragrance and the ingredients. It's not too heavy and so can be worn during the day but yet gives enough Va Va Voom to be worn during the evenings or on nights out. I'm not too sure whether Candy will be perfect for the warmer months where more floral and citrus based scents rule, but never the less Candy will be on my dressing table waiting for the cold winter months to roll back in to keep myself and outfits feeling warm, sophisticated and dam right sexy.<br />
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The body lotion and shower gel contain the same seductive smell as the perfume and smells amazing when used as a trio one after the other. I used all three on New Years Eve and could smell it on my skin throughout the night.<br />
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Prada Candy which is a Eau De Parfum comes in three sizes, a 30ml which costs £40.00, 50ml which costs £53.00 and a 80ml which will set you back £71.00. The shower gel and body lotion can be purchased separately in a 150ml bottle but they both will set you back £30.00.<br />
The perfume can be brought separately or as part of a gift set where the body lotion and shower gel can be enjoyed just as much. The gift set come in at around £53.00 and contains the 50ml perfume, 50ml Body Lotion and 50ml Shower Gel. So if you want to be a smart savvy shopper, pick up the gift set and enjoy the benefits of two free products :o)<br />
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Now since I have babbled on a lot about the scent I truly believe it's about time to babble on about the bottle. After all the bottle has to look good on your dressing table :o)<br />
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With it's pink and gold design followed by it's engravings into the lid and PRADA being placed across the top, this bottle truly speaks sophistication.<br />
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I just love how they have put the perfume into a clear, glass bottle which gives it a timeless and vintage look. This is all toped off by the deep golden, almost like Golden Syrup, colour of the perfume. Remember those older versions of perfumes your Grandmother would have dotted around her dressing table? Those clear, simple bottles with a deep golden hue? Well that is exactly what this perfume and it's bottle reminds me off. A beautiful timeless, vintage bottle with it's seductive and classy scent.<br />
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The lid of the perfume is an unusual one. One that I haven't really seen with perfumes but does give a unique look to the bottle. The lid is black and domed in shape which allows the user to simply press down and spray how ever little or as much perfume required for the day.<br />
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I am truly impressed, and in love, with Prada Candy and will repurchase when my bottle runs dry. I'm very happy that my husband brought this for me and I truly believe other women will be too. The gift set, or the perfume alone, will make a perfect present for your loved one on Valentines day or any special occasions looming on the horizon.<br />
Thank you Prada for this delicious, sophisticated and sassy perfume that truly makes me feel like a one million dollar baby.<br />
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Firstly well done if you have got this far and secondly well done if you want to have a sniff of Candy next time your near the perfume counter ;o)<br />
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</div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-9848317348595806022012-01-15T16:45:00.000+00:002012-01-17T18:24:54.417+00:00Kristin's Book Corner #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You know that good lode feeling when you pick up a book and you just simply cannot put it down? Well this is exactly how it was like when reading Dewey.<br />
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I never actually expected a lot from this book, the in depth detail on how the kitty lived his life and how his owners life changed (you know the usual animal based non-fictional book), but this book has more in depth that ranged from Dewey's, his longer name being Dewey Readmore Books, and Vicki's life but to that of the county and how and what they went through.<br />
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I literally and by no joke could not put this book down. I was hooked from the first chapter and thoroughly enjoyed every bit.<br />
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Dewey, who was owned by Vicki Myron and the residents of Spencer, Iowa, was a cat who was found in a library drop off box during a cold january morning. He was a stray and someone, nobody knew who, placed him in the drop off box either out of spite or to attempt to save his life. From then on he remained as the cat of Spencer's Public Library where he made many friends and made a name for himself in other countries ranging as far out as Japan.<br />
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Dewey not only was just a library cat but he appeared as a friend to who ever needed him. He would, as written, would great Vicki in the morning and the visitors as soon as the library opened. He would say his hellos and give them his own undivided attention whenever they needed it. From what Vicki had written it was like Dewey could tell who needed the 'special Dewey' attention over others and without fail, he would always be there to comfort them.<br />
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Not only does this book circle the life of Dewey and Vicki but also circles the ups and downs Spencer, Iowa went through. You could actually call this book a very helpful American history lesson 101. I've learnt quiet a bit from the history of America, especially of that during the Great Depression and how Dewey appeared to lift the spirits of all those suffering during that time. <br />
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Spencer's Public Library have a website where you can actually look around and visit Dewey's page. Follow this link if you would like to check it out: <a href="http://spencerlibrary.com/">Spencer Public Library</a>.<br />
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I am truly happy I chose this book to read as I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It was my perfect December night read and I was quiet sad to finish it. I really can't recommend this book enough and if you are an animal lover like me then I'm sure you will enjoy it.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">So have you read Dewey before, or are you interested in reading it? Do you have any book recommendations for me that you have enjoyed in the past weeks/months? </span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">BTW this is a new addition to my blog. If I buy books I will show you them and once I have read them I will review them. Reading is one of my favourite past times and I always love to share my thoughts with you. If you do have any recommendations then please comment below :o)</span></div>
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xox</div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109337156604096447.post-45864345505708225312012-01-14T16:55:00.002+00:002012-01-17T18:25:18.047+00:00Nail Of The Weekend #1<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Nothing beats a relaxing evening after a oh so 'busy' day at work painting thee nails for the weekend. Yesterday evening I decided, after much deliberation, to paint my nails a brown and decided on Mushroom from the famous and much loved Barry M line.<br />
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I've never painted my nails this colour before, odd I know since it's been in my collection for a while now, but I regret not doing it as I truly do love it. It's such a beautiful taupe brown that is perfectly suitable for the Autumn and Wintery months. It has a lovely low shine finish which can be enhanced with a good topcoat. I can even see this colour being used during the Spring and Summer since it's such a wearable, season friendly shade.<br />
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I used only one coat of this polish, after being a good girl and filing and using a base coat, because of how opaque the colour and formula is. The polish covered the nail easily and had a fairly quick drying time which didn't result in any accidental smudges. To note, the Barry M polishes brush is a lovely size and truly helped with the quick, hassle free even application.<br />
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To finish off I used Barry M's Basecoat Topcoat and Nail Hardener for extra protection and added shine.<br />
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I am extremely happy with the turnout of this polish and can easily see it being a staple in my collection for the weekends and seasons to come.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">So what are your opinions on this nail polish from Barry M? Do you have it in your collection? Do you fancy adding it to your collection? Let me know in the comments below :o)</span></b></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">To note, I am not allowed to wear nail polish to work and that is why this post is called 'Nail of the Weekend #1' ;o)</span></i></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17402299522209079531noreply@blogger.com7